Pre-School Screening for Special Ed Services 2/16

Pre-school screening will take place on February 16, 2012. Click below for more information.

Pre-School Screening for Special Ed Services 2/16

February Games Galore

February Games Galore will begin next week. Click below for information.

February Games Galore

Wednesday E-Backpack 12/14/11

The Wednesday E-Backpack has been updated. Please review the latest flyers and teacher home page updates as they are made available. Please note that all teacher pages will be updated on the first Wednesday of the month, but may be updated on additional Wednesdays as needed.

Ames School Wednesday E-Backpack

Apps on District 96 iPods & iPads

The District 96 Technology Team has put together a list of Apps that are currently being used by students on school iPods and iPads.  This list will be continually updated.  The link below will help you access the list of D96 apps.

If you would like to know more about any of these applications go to the Apps Shopper website or iTunes for a complete description.

District 96 Apps

Bank at School & School Spirit Day 10/21

Friday, October 21st is Bank at School and School Spirit Day. Wear your Ames T-shirt or Blue and White.

Music Faculty Recital 9/9

Enjoy the talents of District 96 faculty on Friday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hauser auditorium. Click on the flyer for details.

Music Faculty Recital Flyer 2011

First Day of School

The first day of school for Ames students is Tuesday, August 30. The following schedule applies:

8:25 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

On Tuesday, August 30 all kindergarteners, including AM and PM students, should come to school with a parent/guardian anytime between the hours of 8:25 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Students and parents can spend between 15-30 minutes visiting their classroom, meeting their teacher and drop off supplies.

The regular kindergarten schedule will begin on Wednesday, August 31.

Important Letter from the School Board

Click below for the School Board letter to parents regarding Governor Quinn’s intention to reduce the number of school districts in Illinois.

School Board Letter to Parents
Final Consolidation Resolution Adopted 4/19/11

Last Day of School Friday, June 3

Due to the snow day on February 2nd, the last day of school for the 2010-11 school year will be Friday, June 3rd. Thursday, June 2nd will be a full day of student attendance and Friday will be a shortened school day.

The 2010-11 School Calendar was amended by the Board of Education on April 19, 2011.

2010-11 Official School Calendar-Amended 04/19/11

Late Start Thursday, February 3, 2011

All schools in District 96 will open at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2011 with normal dismissal times.

Morning kindergarten will start at 10:00 a.m. with their normal dismissal time. Afternoon kindergarten will follow their regular schedule

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